The SecuriCare Blog

Jen discusses why stoma surgery changed her life for the better and shares a few things about living with a stoma that will be useful to anyone new to the world of ostomies.

Stephie has an ileostomy and currently works as a home carer. In this blog she shares the things she has to consider in order to protect her stoma and to avoid complications such as a hernia.

Michelle’s 14 year-old-cat Sherpa was recently attacked leaving her scared and wounded. Michelle spent lots of time caring for Sherpa which reminded her of all the times Sherpa was there for Michelle when she lived with the pain of ulcerative colitis before her stoma surgery.

Jen shares a very personal story about feeling suicidal before her ileostomy surgery, and how her dog Bella prevented her from making a dangerous decision that she would have regretted. Bella takes great care of Jen and has given her a reason to get up in the morning, even on the darkest days.

Billie used to ride ponies before she became unwell and had stoma surgery. She’s promised herself she’ll get back in the saddle one day, but for now she is more than happy to walk her neighbour’s dog, Beau, and is feeling grateful for the positive affect Beau has had on her.

Lockdown forced Nathan to reconsider his priorities and he’s since rediscovered the love he has for his home, his health and his family.